The Penitence of Saint Jerome
Joachim Patinir
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Renaissance Painter · Active 1520 – 1520
Joachim Patinir
Joachim Patinir is among the painters whose work defines the Renaissance era. Paintale holds 1 of Patinir's works in its collection, spanning themes of religion & mythology.
Religion & Mythology
Where to see the work: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Paintings by Joachim Patinir (1)
About Joachim Patinir
Working at the height of the Renaissance period, Joachim Patinir produced a body of work that remains foundational to Western art. The recurring themes across the surviving paintings — religion & mythology — show an artist returning to the same questions about the human figure, light, and the moral weight of a scene that Renaissance painting was uniquely equipped to answer.
Joachim Patinir's paintings have found permanent homes at institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every entry on Paintale digs into how each piece was made, what it depicts, and how it has been read and re-read since it left the studio.
Frequently asked about Joachim Patinir
- When did Joachim Patinir live?
- Joachim Patinir was active around 1520 – 1520, during the Renaissance period.
- Where can I see paintings by Joachim Patinir?
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- What themes did Joachim Patinir paint?
- Religion & Mythology.